Episode 5: Paul Pawa x Daniella Barrow

Daniella Barrow, Norse Group’s Senior Director of Consulting, joins Paul Pawa to discuss Consulting’s vital role in supporting local authorities and public sector clients throughout the entire asset lifecycle.

Reflecting on her career journey from Barnsley Council to leading Norse’s Consulting function, Daniella explores the challenges councils face in balancing budget constraints with sustainability goals. She also shares insights into devolution’s impact on resource capacity and highlights her work as a STEM ambassador, advocating for diversity and bridging the gender gap in construction.

Episode 4: Paul Pawa x Jo Huxtable

Paul Pawa speaks with Jo Huxtable, Senior Director of Care, about the changing needs in adult care. Jo shares her career path from supporting vulnerable adults to championing residents and tenants at Norse Care.

They discuss challenges posed by an ageing population, the financial pressures on local authorities, and the impact of COVID-19 on care teams. Jo highlights Norse Care’s commitment to person-centred care, the qualities needed to work in care, and the role of technology and wellness in enhancing older people’s quality of life.

Episode 3: Paul Pawa x Nick Maddox

Paul Pawa and Norse Group Chief Operating Officer Nick Maddox deep dive into the strategic vision and operational excellence that drive Norse Group forward.

Nick and Paul discuss Norse Group’s unique selling point: the partnership model. This joint venture approach offers clients flexibility, aligned goals, profit-sharing reinvested in public services, and commercial growth opportunities. Nick also outlines the core principles of Norse Group’s Operational Strategy: aligning services with client needs, maintaining compliance and safety, ensuring quality, and upholding strong governance.

Episode 2: Paul Pawa x Katie Marrison

Paul Pawa interviews Group HR Director Katie Marrison about her 18-year journey at Norse Group. Katie shares her passion for employee development, emphasising that our people are Norse’s most important asset.

Katie and Paul discuss strategies for building great teams and leaders, celebrating successes, and supporting employees through company values and wellbeing initiatives. Katie also talks about Project One, a transformation project that is revolutionising how employees access information, and the positive impact a successful HR function has on business growth.

Episode 1: Paul Pawa x Justin Galliford

Paul Pawa sits down with Norse Group CEO Justin Galliford to discuss Norse Group’s transformative journey over the past two years. Justin reflects on the pivotal milestones achieved during his tenure, marking a significant shift in Norse Group’s approach to delivering services. At the forefront is the One Norse Strategy a bold initiative uniting the company’s core areas of Consulting, Commercial, and Care.

Justin examines the Group rebrand, Project One – a transformation piece focusing on back-office HR and finance systems, the ESG Strategy, and talks a little about his life outside work.